About Lincoln County, NM

There has been a lot of interest in log cabins this winter in Ruidoso. The snow and ski conditions have made many people think about owning a log cabin in Ruidoso, and how nice it would be to sit and watch the snow fall with a fire burning in a big rock fireplace. Currently, there are just over 20 log homes or cabins for sale in the area. Prices range from just over $200K to $1.5M. the median price is $485K, with median square foot price at $199 / sq. ft.

Keep in mind that there are a number of small rustic cabins for sale, which may have “log siding”. This is not true log construction, but has the look of logs, and may be priced much lower than larger homes made from real logs.

Visit these links to view currently available log homes, and lower priced cabins:

Log Homes for sale in the Ruidoso area – click here

Cabins for sale in Ruidoso – Priced $100K – $200K – click here

If you would like to receive a daily or weekly email update, showing new properties listed for sale or price changes to older listings, please let me know your criteria such as price range, size, and area. Email mary@ruidoso-homes.com or call or text me at 575-937-5229. Re-posted from the Ruidoso Blog.

If you are wanting to visit Ruidoso and need to bring the family pet, there are a number of cabins, vacation rentals, and lodges that allow pets. The following link contains a long list of Ruidoso rental properties to consider:

Pet Friendly Cabins in Ruidoso.

For additional information on traveling with pets, and a host of related links on the subject, visit Timesharing with Pets - and the Holiday Blog.

Just a quick update on land in the Ruidoso area, shows over 70 properties priced under $20,000. Most of these listings are under one half acre in size, on buildable slopes with trees, and with utilities nearby. Listings inside the Village of Ruidoso account for over 30 of these lots, in areas such as Camelot, Ponderosa Heights, and Forest Heights.

Many of the remaining lots will be located just north of Ruidoso, towards Capitan and other outlying areas. Currently, there are 17 lots in the Alto Lakes subdivisions of High Mesa and Deer Park Valley in the under $20K range. The Alto Lakes listings will usually include a non golf membership to Alto Lakes Golf & CC.

View land and lots for Sale – Ruidoso area, under $20K click here

To search for land based on price or area – click here.

If you would like to receive a daily or weekly email update, showing new properties listed for sale or price changes to older listings, please let me know your criteria such as price range, size, and area. Email mary@ruidoso-homes.com or call or text me at 575-937-5229. Re posted from the Ruidoso Blog.

It has been a wonderful year for skiers! Ruidoso has had more snow this year then we have had in a number of years. This has made for a wonderful winter season. Ruidoso is beautiful in her white coat of snow. In fact Ruidoso was the first place I had experienced snow and saw it as some thing beautiful. The snow here sparkles in the sun light like tiny diamonds.

I have been told the mountain ski runs are all open and in great shape with plenty of powder.

Ruidoso has year round fun!

There is a lot of conversation these days about the new market reality. In 2006, home sales were easier, loans were no problem, and home values went up each year. I know, this is not “Breaking News”, but there are lessons to be learned, especially for agents, home sellers and owners.

The following article, “Dry Your Eyes and Lower the Price”, from the New York Times Real Estate section, shows how it sometimes “pays”…. to lower the price.

Re-posted from the Ruidoso Blog: Visit us to learn more about the real estate market in Ruidoso.